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enMexico set for fourth coach in six weeksMexico appear set for another coaching change with local media reports suggesting Victor Manuel Vucetich has been sacked.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mexico-set-fourth-coach-six-weeks
Club America coach Miguel Herrera looks set to be named Mexico's fourth coach in just six weeks ahead of their intercontinental FIFA World Cup play-off against New Zealand.
Jose Manuel de la Torre was sacked in early September before Luis Fernando Tena and Vucetich took charge for one and two games respectively.
Mexican television network Televisa, who own Club America, said Herrera was set to take charge ahead of November's play-off.
"The turbulence of the Mexican national team will take new victims and Miguel Herrera will step in," Televisa reported.
It comes after Mexico's poor qualifying campaign, which saw them win just twice in 10 matches in the fourth round.
If not for the United States' 3-2 win in Panama on the final matchday, Mexico would have missed out on a play-off spot.
Speaking after his team's 2-1 loss to Costa Rica which almost cost them the play-off place, Vucetich said a sacking would not come as a surprise.
"In today's football nothing surprises me anymore," the 58-year-old said.
"(My dismissal) is not my decision. It has to be discussed between the federation and the (club) directors."
The Mexican Football Federation are yet to make an announcement but are due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday.
Herrera led America to the 2013 Liga MX Clausura title and they also lead the Apertura.
news_articleFri, 18 Oct 2013 00:39:48 +0000Anonymous74772 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMexico confirm Vucetich appointmentMexico have appointed Victor Manuel Vucetich as their new head coach as they aim to salvage their fading FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mexico-confirm-vucetich-appointment
Vucetich takes charge with Mexico in fifth position in the final round of CONCACAF qualification for the finals in Brazil next year.
After topping their group in the third phase, winning all six games, Mexico have endured a dismal last round thus far, winning only once and finding the net on just four occasions.
Friday's disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Honduras spelled the end of Jose Manuel de la Torre's reign, with Luis Fernando Tena taking temporary charge for the 2-0 loss to United States on Tuesday.
Vucetich possesses a wealth of experience, having managed at an array of clubs in Mexico, but parted company with Monterrey last month following a poor start to the new season.
The 58-year-old enjoyed great success with Monterrey, guiding them to two Apertura titles and three consecutive CONCACAF Champions League crowns from 2011 to 2013.
Mexico have been present at every World Cup since 1994, and last missed the finals in 1990, when they were banned for using players over the age limit in qualifying for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.
However, Vucetich faces a difficult task if he is to ensure that Mexico reach the 2014 tournament, with their last home game coming against Panama, who occupy the intercontinental play-off spot on goals scored, on October 10.
Mexico travel to Costa Rica, who have already qualified for the World Cup, in their final qualifier on October 14.
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